Put 予定です after a dictionary-form verb: 読む予定です means reading is planned.
The idea
Put 予定です after a dictionary-form verb: 読む予定です means reading is planned. A noun takes の before 予定, as in 会議の予定です; the plan can change.
| Starting form | Form or example |
|---|---|
| 読む | 読む予定です |
| する | する予定です |
| 会議 | 会議の予定です |
Examples
- この本を読む予定です。The plan is to read this book.
- この部屋を使う予定です。The plan is to use this room.
- 宿題をする予定です。The plan is to do the homework.
- 切符を買う予定です。The plan is to buy a ticket.
- 明日は会議の予定です。A meeting is planned for tomorrow.
- 明日ここに来る予定です。The plan is to come here tomorrow.
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Watch out
予定 describes an expected arrangement rather than a mere wish. Compare つもり, which emphasises someone’s personal intention.
Try it yourself
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「読む」→__
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読む予定です
読む → 読む予定です — Put 予定です after a dictionary-form verb: 読む予定です means reading is planned. A noun takes の before 予定, as in 会議の予定です; the plan can change.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「する」→__
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する予定です
する → する予定です — Put 予定です after a dictionary-form verb: 読む予定です means reading is planned. A noun takes の before 予定, as in 会議の予定です; the plan can change.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「会議」→__
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会議の予定です
会議 → 会議の予定です — Put 予定です after a dictionary-form verb: 読む予定です means reading is planned. A noun takes の before 予定, as in 会議の予定です; the plan can change.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「読む」→__
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「する」→__
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「会議」→__
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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